b"mentum of our work. Lets carry forward the discipline of summer and the promise of fall into every task, jobsite, and household. In a few weeks, MICA staff and the executive committee will be gath-ering at the Everline Resort in Lake Tahoe for the summer planning meeting to finalize the schedule for our October meeting in Omaha.Message from the President The Everline resort will be our location for the June 2026 convention, and I look forward to sharing with you about this resort. Carl Petersen Heres to a productive finish to the year and a successful school year for the families behind the workforce. Stay safe, stay sharp, and thank you for all that you do.Dear Association Members, As summer draws to a close and students return to classrooms, many of us in the industrial and commercial insulation sector are also entering a new seasonal phaseone that brings new chal-lenges, tighter schedules, and renewed focus across jobsites and facilities nationwide. We want to extend our appreciation to all of youthe manu-facturers, distributors, contractors, estimators, field technicians, project managers, and support staffwho have kept operations moving through another demanding summer. In a sector where heat, height, and hazards are part of the daily routine, your ex- MICALEADERSHIP: pertise and commitment are what keep our industry strong and essential.PresidentCarl Petersen On many of our jobsites, the transition to fall often brings in- Delta Thermal Services, Mankato, MN creased workloads, shutdown schedules, and the push to com- President-ElectGordon Vierck plete critical maintenance or retrofit projects before year-end. Whether you're working in mechanical rooms, power plants,Luse Thermal Technologies, Aurora, IL. chemical facilities, or refineries, the attention to detail and safetyVice-PresidentTim Hughey you bring to each job continues to protect infrastructure, con- Colorado Mechanical Insulation, Englewood, CO. serve energy, and ensure long-term system efficiency. As material lead times and labor demands remain a challenge,Associate PresidentKris Scheller your ability to adapt and plan ahead is more important than ever.Extol of Ohio, Carmel, IN Thank you for showing upin every sense of the word Immediate Past President Kevin Rambo even when the conditions are tough. At the same time, many of you are also parents, grandparents,F&H Insulation Services, Kechi, KS aunts, uncles or guardians, helping your children prepare for aMICABOARD OF DIRECTORS: new school year. Between shifts, travel, or long hours, you still find time to pack lunches, attend open houses, and encourageLee Stuckenschmidt, Systems Undercover, Inc. your kids through homework and milestones.Eaton, CO The skills we value in the insulation tradesdedication, preci- Matt Hymer, Midwest Materials Co. sion, discipline, and problem-solvingare the same values weJoplin, MOpass down at home. This season, we salute not only your profes-sional contributions, but the work you do to support your fami- Pete Rhoutsong, Hybroco Sales, Inc. lies and communities behind the scenes.Nashville, TNAs we move into fall, here are a few things to keep top of mind:Adam Sease, Gagnon Inc.Plan for year-end push. Project backlogs often grow inBettendorf, IAQ4. Communicate early with crews, clients, and suppliers.Chad Brueggeman, L&C Insulation LaCrosse, WI Double down on safety. New tasks and tighter timelinesPhil Rosendahl, HTH Companies, Inc increase risk. Keep protocols front and center.Union, MO Support your teamand your family. A healthy work- Adam DeGraaf, Industrial Construction &life balance isnt a luxury; its a necessity in sustaining long- Engineering, St. Peters, MO term success.Andrew Davis, Cornerstone Services Group Celebrate small wins. A completed job, a report card, a childsOmaha, NE first dayit all matters.Mike Bartelt, Bartelt Insulation Suppy Were proud to represent a field that continues to deliver value,Appleton, WI energy efficiency, and safety in every corner of the commercial and industrial sector. As the season changes, so does the mo-3"